Verde Homestead · Photo: Tricia Simpson · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Helper is healthier than 89%
Helper differs from Utah on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 11 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Helper. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Helper
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Helper
1 in 14 adults have COPD (7%), vs 4.6% across Utah. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7%), vs 4.7% across Utah. Stroke is also above the state: 3.7%, vs 2.5% across Utah. In all, Helper runs above Utah on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
In Helper, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 10.5% of working-age adults are uninsured (Utah 10.5%), yet 18.9% say their health is fair or poor, vs 15.5% across the state. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Helper
1 in 9 adults smoke cigarettes (11%), vs 8.1% across Utah. Habits ↓
Helper is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Helper is healthier than 61%. Against the 7,980 towns with similar household incomes ($43K–$71K), it’s healthier than 89%. Health Grade ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Utah figure falls outside Helper’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
What’s behind Helper’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Helper is healthier than 61% of U.S. towns. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 82% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 33%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Helper’s median household income is $56,875; among the 7,980 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($43K–$71K), it’s healthier than 89%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Helper adults…
Helper runs above UT on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Helper adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Utah.
Everyday habits, side by side with Utah
Share of adults, with the Utah figure marked.
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Care in and near Helper
1 community health center in Helper, plus the nearest just outside it.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Helper; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
How Helper adults are doing
About the same as Utah on each measure.
1 in 3 Helper adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8% of Helper adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 6.1% across Utah.
Helper and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helper | B | 34.1% | 12.3% | 11% | CDC place |
| Spring Glen | C+ | 35.4% | 13.3% | 13% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Helper adults live with a disability (Utah 28.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Helper
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Helper is better than Utah on 1 and worse on 11; on the rest, the Utah figure falls inside Helper’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Helper | UT | U.S. | vs UT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.9%16.2–21.6 | 15.5% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.2%13.3–17.2 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17%15–19 | 17.3% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.1%28.3–39.9 | 31% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.3%10.6–14 | 8.5% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 33%29.4–36.6 | 27.3% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.6%28.8–36.2 | 30.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30%26.8–33.1 | 21.7% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.3%10.1–12.7 | 10.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.3%8.4–10.2 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7%6.2–7.8 | 4.7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7%5.9–8.2 | 4.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.3–4.1 | 2.5% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.6%7.7–11.9 | 9.8% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11%8.9–13.2 | 8.1% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 20.4%16.8–24.2 | 17.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 11%9.1–13.2 | 12.4% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34%28.6–39.9 | 33.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.5%8.5–12.6 | 10.5% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.9%70.3–77.3 | 70.4% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.6%61.1–68.2 | 70.3% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.2%80–84.4 | 80.5% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.7%70.3–76.6 | 65.6% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.8%61–70.6 | 63.1% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71%63–78.3 | 72.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.9%24.4–31.5 | 27.3% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31%26.9–35.4 | 34.1% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.5%17.5–23.8 | 20.6% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.2%11.8–17 | 12.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.8%9–12.7 | 10% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.4%6.3–8.7 | 6.5% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.5%6.5–8.7 | 6.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8%6.4–9.9 | 6.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.2%29.8–38.5 | 28.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.5%12.4–16.6 | 10.3% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.3%14.2–18.4 | 15.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.1%8–10.1 | 6.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.4%4.7–6 | 4% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.5%7.3–9.6 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4%3.4–4.5 | 2.7% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Utah figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Helper
Is Helper a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Helper is healthier than 61% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Helper?
CDC estimates 34.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.3% and 39.9%, against 31% across Utah and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Helper?
Castleview Hospital in Price, 6.0 miles in a straight line from Helper’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Helper have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.5–12.6%), against 10.5% across Utah.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Helper more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Helper.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Utah figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.